Singapore subject to a public warning to those who throw garbage on the street

Singapore will give a warning to citizens that dump waste into the streets forcing them to work as scavengers in crowded areas wearing a bright orange jumpsuit.
The measure is part of a new campaign of the city-state against dirt including police patrols at points where there is usually more stools and installing new and larger containers.

"We will continue to be tough on incivility while improving container infrastructure," said the head of the National Agency for the Environment, Andrew Tan"Despite progress in recent years cleaning remains a problem," he added.

The measure will be applied against those who are caught twice or more throwing garbage in public areas.

The Government hopes that the embarrassment of being forced to clean public spaces as community centers or bus stations serve as an incentive for Singaporeans throw garbage where it belongs.
Higher finesAnother inducement is provided by the authorities increased the fines that could reach the $ 3,535 (2951 euros). To date the financial penalties were between 141 and $ 212 (117 and 176 euros).

The package is the result of a survey conducted last year over 4462 people reveals that the main causes of incivility are the difficulties to find paper, look for the laziness or lack of habit.Over 90% of those fined over the last five years were for throwing cigarette butts on the floor.

During the same period, the number of complaints increased from 3819-41392.